Practice Manager Heart and Vascular Services

Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.

Location:

Altru Hospital

1200 South Columbia Road

Grand Forks, ND 58201

Pay Range: $104,915.00 - $167,918.00

Summary

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on patient care and lead a high-performing team?

As the Practice Manager for Heart and Vascular Services, you’ll be at the center of one of Altru’s most dynamic service lines—connecting patient access, clinic operations, procedural flow, and financial performance to ensure exceptional, reliable care for every patient, every time.

In This Role, You’ll

Lead and inspire a dedicated team of clinical and support staff.

Partner with physician and administrative leaders to drive innovation, efficiency, and quality outcomes.

Oversee all aspects of daily operations, including staff development, resource and equipment management, regulatory compliance, and process improvement.

Play a key role in advancing our mission, vision, and values while creating an environment of accountability and excellence.

This is more than an operations role—it’s an opportunity to shape systems, elevate patient experiences, and guide the future of Heart and Vascular Services at Altru. If you’re a strategic leader who thrives on collaboration, improvement, and meaningful results, we invite you to bring your skills and passion to our team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relative management experience required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) experience is preferred.
  
  

Essential Job Functions

• Develops and meets capital and operating budget targets. Seeks out operational efficiencies and involves employees and physicians in workforce redesign as appropriate to better serve the patient as well as create a workplace that employees can function at their highest competency and productivity. Teaches and engages employees in department financial improvement and performance.
• Contributes to and supports short and long-range goals for departments/division and is responsible for measurable outcomes and effective use of resources. Supports program and service development in response to both internal and external stakeholders. Analyzes department-related data and develops appropriate action plans to resolve variances from goals.
• Recruits, develops, retains and leads a talented team of leadership and staff committed to accomplishing the goals of Altru Health System. Oversees all human resource activities including recruitment, retention, performance reviews and disciplinary actions. Develops, revises and implements administrative policies, procedures, guidelines and job descriptions. Acts as a mentor and promotes professional growth of employees. Takes responsibility for personal growth and development and meets all system education requirements. Ensures that employees are oriented to the department and hospital. Oversees the planning and implementation of educational programs for the department.
• Builds consensus with the Medical Staff, working in cooperation and collaboration with physicians, advance practice providers, and/or Department Chairs on related strategy and program initiatives.
• Practices process improvement principles and oversees improvement of the quality of the services and patient care provided. Maintains competency in all organizational, department standards relevant to services provided and ensures compliance. Manages processes to ensure all regulatory standards are met as well as works to prevent potential legal risk to Altru Health System as appropriate. Accesses internal resources to assist in adhering to standards as well as ensures staff understands expectations.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
  
  

Certifications

• Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Drivers' License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• BLS Certified | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System
  
  

Education

• Required: Bachelors - Business- OR -Bachelors - Healthcare
  
  

Work Experience

• Required: A minimum of 5 years Related Experience
  
  

Language Requirements

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands

• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Walk: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Reach: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Rarely (1-4%)
• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)
  
  

Weight Demands

Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary ( Carry: Sedentary ( Push/Pull: Sedentary ( Slide/Transfer: Sedentary (

Working Conditions

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable
  
  

Driving Requirement Definitions

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
  
  

Driving Requirement For This Position

Occasional Driver

Reference ID: R5392

Making a Real Difference. For One Another.

To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.

At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)